Mahindra axes XUV500 petrol and diesel-auto AWD variants
Mahindra has increased the prices of the remaining variants marginally as well.
- The base variant of the XUV500 is now pricier by Rs 8,000.
- The petrol variant was powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder engine.
- Diesel-automatic can now be had in front-wheel drive variants only.
- The next generation Mahindra XUV500 is expected to launch by mid-2020.
Mahindra has just dropped a silent surprise by discontinuing the petrol and the W11 diesel-AT AWD variant of the XUV500. In additon to this, the carmaker has also increased the prices of the remaining variants. The XUV500 range now starts from Rs 12.31 lakh (ex-showroom).
Have a look at the table below for the new prices of the XUV500.
Mahindra XUV500 |
New Prices |
Old Prices |
Difference |
XUV500 G Petrol AT |
----- |
Rs 16.03 lakh |
Discontinued |
W11 O AT AWD |
----- |
Rs 19.67 lakh |
Discontinued |
W3 |
Rs 12.31 lakh |
Rs 12.23 lakh |
Rs 8,000 |
W5 |
Rs 12.91 lakh |
Rs 12.90 lakh |
Rs 1,000 |
W7 |
Rs 14.18 lakh |
Rs 14.17 lakh |
Rs 1,000 |
W7 AT |
Rs 15.39 lakh |
Rs 15.38 lakh |
Rs 1,000 |
W9 |
Rs 15.89 lakh |
Rs 15.88 lakh |
Rs 1,000 |
W9 AT |
Rs 17.10 lakh |
Rs 17.09 lakh |
Rs 1,000 |
W11 |
Rs 17.16 lakh |
Rs 17.15 lakh |
Rs 1,000 |
W11 AT |
Rs 18.38 lakh |
Rs 18.36 lakh |
Rs 2,000 |
W11 O |
Rs 17.41 lakh |
Rs 17.40 lakh |
Rs 1,000 |
W11 O AT |
Rs 18.63 lakh |
Rs 18.61 lakh |
Rs 2,000 |
W11 O AWD |
Rs 18.52 lakh |
Rs 18.51 lakh |
Rs 1,000 |
All prices ex-showroom Delhi.
The petrol variant of the XUV500 was powered by a 2.2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder unit that could only be had with an automatic transmission. It dished out 140PS of power and 320Nm of torque, making the XUV500 one of the most powerful petrol-powered SUVs in its class. Here’s how the XUV500 petrol fared against its closest competitor, the MG Hector.
Mahindra XUV500 |
MG Hector |
|
Displacement |
2.2-litre |
1.5-litre |
Power (PS) |
140PS |
143PS |
Torque (Nm) |
320Nm |
250Nm |
Transmission |
6-speed AT |
6-speed MT/DCT |
Fuel Efficiency |
13.85kmpl |
14.16kmpl/13.96kmpl (AT) |
On the other hand, the diesel variant of the XUV is powered by a 2.2-litre diesel engine that develops 155PS and 360Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions. It must be mentioned that the XUV500 was one of the few mid-size SUVs that came with a fully loaded top-spec variant with both an automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system. The discontinuation of the AWD AT variant means that you can only have the 6-speed automatic in two-wheel drive variants from now on.
Apart from that, Mahindra has started testing the next-gen XUV500, which is expected to come with revamped looks inside-out. The manufacturer could pack in features like dual-zone climate control, a powered tailgate, a panoramic sunroof and ventilated seats to make it a more attractive package. Expected powertrain options for the 2020 XUV500 to include BS6-compliant 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines. The next-gen XUV500 could hit our roads by mid 2020.
(Source: ZigWheels.com)